AppBrain appshttps://www.appbrain.com/browse/dev/National+Park+ServiceSearch the Android market and discover the best Android apps from AppBrain, the leading Android app directory.en-usAndroidGoogle PlayMobile appsAppBrainAppBrain Web 4.0 Content Management SystemNPS Bostonhttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-boston/com.qozix.npshttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-boston/com.qozix.npshttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-boston/com.qozix.nps#commentsFri, 25 May 2012 13:20:20 +0000Discover Boston National Historical Park, home of the Freedom Trail&reg;, and Boston African American National Historic Site, home of the Black Heritage Trail&reg;, with this official National Park Service app. See the premier historic sites associated with the colonial struggle for independence and the birth and growth of the nation. <br><br>On your next visit to Boston, use it to explore many of the most important cultural and historical sites in the United States&mdash; Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Faneuil Hall, Old North Church, Paul Revere House, Bunker Hill Monument, Bunker Hill Museum, Dorchester Heights, and the Charlestown Navy Yard including USS Constitution, the USS Constitution Museum, and USS Cassin Young. Every site along Boston&rsquo;s Freedom Trail&reg; is featured.<br><br>Boston African American National Historic Site is comprised of the largest area of pre-Civil War black owned structures in the U.S. Learn about the homes, businesses, schools, and churches of a thriving black community that, in the face of great opposition, fought the forces of slavery and inequality.<br><br>- Check out historic sites and events with text, audio, images, and video. <br>- Choose thematic tours, staff picks, or build your own tour.<br>- Explore the official National Park Service map of Boston that includes large font sizes, easy to distinguish walkways, and dimensional buildings.<br>- By tapping the &ldquo;Locate me&rdquo; icon you will always know where you are.<br>- Walking directions &ndash; Get from one place to another by following a line on the map or a list of directions. Estimated walking times are given.<br>- Discover alternative modes of transportation.<br>- Find other national parks and historic sites in the region and across the country.NPS National Mallhttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-national-mall/gov.nps.namahttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-national-mall/gov.nps.namahttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-national-mall/gov.nps.nama#commentsSat, 05 Nov 2011 18:53:24 +0000On your next visit to Washington, D.C., use it to explore many of the most cherished cultural and historical sites in the United States&mdash;from the Lincoln Memorial to the White House. The app includes a total of 70 sites that part of the National Mall and Memorial Parks and other sites around D.C. including Smithsonian Museums, International Spy Museum, and the Newseum.<br><br>Features<br><br>Map &ndash; Official National Park Service map of the central tourist area in Washington, D.C. Easy to use while outdoors, the map features large font sizes, walkways that are easily distinguishable from roads, and three zoom levels. By tapping the &ldquo;Locate me&rdquo; icon you will always know where you are.<br><br>Park Lens &ndash; Find out what is around you with augmented reality. Just hold up your device and look through the camera. Labels will appear identifying all sites on the National Mall.<br><br>Walking directions &ndash; Get from one place to another by following a line on the map or a list of directions. Estimated walking times are given.<br><br>Sites &ndash; Learn more about points of interest with lively text, professional photographs, and engaging podcasts under the &ldquo;Album&rdquo; button. The &ldquo;Info&rdquo; button includes the site&rsquo;s location, hours of operation, nearest Metro station, and other essential information.<br><br>Tours &ndash; Follow a recommended tour depending on how much time you have or your special interest&mdash;from memorials to presidents to military monuments to destinations off the beaten path. You can even create personal tours with the &ldquo;My Tour&rdquo; feature&mdash;just tap the &ldquo;+&rdquo; at the bottom right of a site page. The app maps the route for you.<br><br>Events and News &ndash; Get up-to-date information from the National Park Service about what is happening at the National Mall and Memorial Parks.<br><br>Postcard &ndash; Send a digital postcard to friends and family from the National Mall with the tap of a button.<br><br>Park Partner &ndash; The Trust for the National Mall strives to make the National Mall the best park in the world. Learn more about the essential assistance this organization provides.<br><br>Small size &ndash; Weighing in at 13.7MB, the app will download relatively quickly via a 3G cellular connection or the free Wi-Fi available on the east end the National Mall.<br><br>Recent changes:<br>- Updated map<br>- Improved schedule of Ranger Programs<br>- Revamped News Feed<br>- Added Tour routes on Tour maps<br>- Improved stability and functionalityNPS Yellowstonehttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-yellowstone/gov.nps.yellhttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-yellowstone/gov.nps.yellhttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-yellowstone/gov.nps.yell#commentsThu, 28 Jul 2016 05:15:23 +0000Plan your visit to Yellowstone National Park with this official National Park Service App. Use the features to help you discover the stories behind scenery as you explore Yellowstone.<br><br>Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872 as America's first national park - an idea that spread worldwide. It is a mountain wilderness, home to grizzly bears, wolves, and herds of bison and elk. Old Faithful and the majority of the world's geysers are preserved here.<br><br>Find useful information about visitor centers, places to stay and eat, and shopping and services throughout the park. Learn about historic places and natural features.<br><br># Features<br><br>Map - Interactive official National Park Service map of Yellowstone National Park. The map is easy to use while outdoors and features large font sizes, illustrated trails and services, scenic highlights, and multiple zoom levels. By tapping the &ldquo;Locate me&rdquo; button you will always know where you are.<br><br>Explore - Tap the &ldquo;Explore&rdquo; button to learn more about points of interest with text and photographs.<br><br>Tours - Discover rich natural and cultural resources with self-guided walking tours.<br><br>Special Events and Programs - Get up-to-date information from the National Park Service about what is happening in Yellowstone, including links to geyser predictions and road construction.<br><br>Postcard - With the tap of a button, share a digital postcard with friends and family.<br><br>Accessibility - This app includes up-to-date accessibility information for facilities and some trails in the park, audio-described sites, and alternative text for images.<br><br># Notes<br><br>Download the app before you arrive. Cell service and Wi-Fi are limited in Yellowstone.<br><br>Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.NPS Independencehttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-independence/com.guideonemobile.indehttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-independence/com.guideonemobile.indehttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-independence/com.guideonemobile.inde#commentsTue, 18 Feb 2014 03:36:59 +0000Explore Independence National Historical Park, home of Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the Benjamin Franklin Museum, with this official National Park Service app. On your visit to Philadelphia, use it to discover the sites and people of the American Revolution, and the founding of the nation.<br><br>Features<br><br>Map &ndash; Official National Park Service map of the historic area of Philadelphia. The map is easy to use while outdoors, features large font sizes, illustrated walkways that are easily distinguishable from roads, and multiple zoom levels. By tapping the &ldquo;Locate me&rdquo; icon you will always know where you are.<br><br>Sites &ndash; Tap the &ldquo;Sites&rdquo; button to learn more about points of interest with lively text, professional photographs, and engaging audio. The Visiting section includes the hours of operation and other essential information.<br><br>Tours &ndash; Discover the Road to Revolution or follow in Benjamin Franklin&rsquo;s footsteps on guided audio tours throughout Independence National Historical Park. <br><br>Special Events and Programs &ndash; Get up-to-date information from the National Park Service about what is happening at the Independence National Historical Park.<br><br>Postcard &ndash; With the tap of a button, share a digital postcard with friends and family from Independence National Historical Park.<br><br>Small size &ndash; Weighing in at around 26MB, the app will download relatively quickly via a 4G cellular connection or the free Wi-Fi available in the Independence Visitor Center.<br><br>Recent changes:<br>Small map and data updatesYellowstone - Geysershttps://www.appbrain.com/app/yellowstone-geysers/gov.nps.geyserhttps://www.appbrain.com/app/yellowstone-geysers/gov.nps.geyserhttps://www.appbrain.com/app/yellowstone-geysers/gov.nps.geyser#commentsWed, 10 May 2017 04:26:41 +0000Discover the natural wonder of Old Faithful geyser and other geysers in this official National Park Service app from Yellowstone National Park. On your visit to Yellowstone, use this app to learn when Old Faithful and five other predictable geysers may erupt.<br><br># Features<br><br>Webcam - If you can't make it to the park, watch a live eruption of Old Faithful and other geysers in the Upper Geyser basin though an integrated webcam.<br><br>Social Media Feed - Learn what is happening in Yellowstone by browsing content from the park's Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr sites.<br><br>Photo Gallery - Each eruption is different, so enjoy a collection of geyser photos.<br><br>FAQ - Want to know more about geysers? We have answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.NPS Virtual Tourhttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-virtual-tour/com.accenture.npstourhttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-virtual-tour/com.accenture.npstourhttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-virtual-tour/com.accenture.npstour#commentsSun, 05 Apr 2015 03:46:49 +0000The National Park Service and National Park Foundation invites you to use this app for a virtual visit of four national parks: Independence, Great Falls, Mount Rainier, and Alcatraz Island. Use this park virtual visit app as an onsite addition to your tour, or as an offsite visit to your favorite park.<br><br>From the home screen, select your desired mode (Handheld or Cardboard). From the park selection screen, select your desired park to visit. <br><br>For a true virtual reality experience, you will need a 3D viewing device, like Google Cardboard. If you don&rsquo;t have one, you can still visit the parks with Handheld mode. While visiting a park, the bottom righthand corner of the app provides view toggle between touchscreen, gyroscope, or 3D viewing mode.<br><br>The yellow arrows allow you to navigate from one area of a park to the next. Select the signs throughout the parks for information on specific points of interest. Select the back button to go back to the park selection screen, or the home button to go to the home screen.<br><br>We hope you enjoy your National Park virtual visit!NPS Health and Safetyhttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-health-and-safety/com.ionicframework.npshealthandsafety316239https://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-health-and-safety/com.ionicframework.npshealthandsafety316239https://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-health-and-safety/com.ionicframework.npshealthandsafety316239#commentsSun, 09 Oct 2016 06:01:25 +0000This is the official National Park Service app for park health and safety. Whether you are discovering the back country or looking for a quick local hike, the NPS Health and Safety app will help keep you safe and healthy along the way. Explore the U.S. National Parks&rsquo; trails, monuments, river ways and historic sites while appreciating the One Health connection between animals, humans, and the environment.<br><br>- Risk descriptions, disease symptoms, prevention and control, treatment, and how to identify certain animals and diseases to ensure you remain healthy and well in the parks<br>- Contacts for 400 parks, monuments and historic sites including regional public health consultants and the park visitor center<br>- Disease quick facts to browse and learn<br>- Disease maps shows which diseases are prevalent in your area<br>- Safety tips to help prepare you for a safe journey<br>- Small size &ndash; the app will download relatively quickly and once downloaded, can be accessed without internet access.NPS Grand Tetonhttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-grand-teton/gov.nps.grtehttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-grand-teton/gov.nps.grtehttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-grand-teton/gov.nps.grte#commentsThu, 28 Jul 2016 05:36:50 +0000Get out and explore your Grand Teton National Park with this official National Park Service app! The NPS Grand Teton app is designed to make it easy to plan and enjoy your adventure.<br> <br>In 1929, the original Grand Teton National Park only protected the Teton Range and the valley&rsquo;s piedmont lakes. In 1950, the park expanded to include the valley floor - preserving the park's spectacular views. Today, the jagged peaks and crystalline lakes are home to grizzly bears, wolves, moose, and herds of bison and elk.<br> <br>Find useful information about visitor centers, places to stay and eat, shopping, and services throughout the park. Learn about historic places and natural features.<br><br># Features<br> <br>Map - Interactive official National Park Service map of Grand Teton National Park. The map is easy to use while outdoors and features roads and trails, services, scenic highlights, and multiple zoom levels. By tapping the &ldquo;Locate me&rdquo; button you will always know where you are.<br> <br>Explore - Tap the &ldquo;Explore&rdquo; button to learn more about points of interest with text and photographs.<br> <br>Tours - Discover rich natural and cultural resources with self-guided tours.<br> <br>Special Events and Programs - Get up-to-date information from the National Park Service about what is happening in the park.<br> <br>Postcard - With the tap of a button, share a digital postcard with friends and family.<br> <br>Accessibility - This app includes up-to-date accessibility information for facilities and some trails in the park, audio-described sites, and alternative text for images.<br><br># Notes<br> <br>Download the app before you arrive. Cell service and Wi-Fi are limited in Grand Teton National Park.<br> <br>Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.NPS Golden Gatehttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-golden-gate/gov.nps.gogahttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-golden-gate/gov.nps.gogahttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-golden-gate/gov.nps.goga#commentsSun, 18 Sep 2016 04:23:07 +0000Get out and experience the Golden Gate National Recreation Area like never before. The NPS Golden Gate app is designed to tailor your park visit according to your interests and time. Make an itinerary that includes a walk through the redwoods at Muir Woods, a visit to the historic Presidio or a trip to the Mori Point frog ponds. Or, anywhere else you want!<br><br>The app features:<br><br>- An interactive map that shows useful information such as trailheads and visitor centers, in addition to park highlights in the San Francisco, Marin and San Mateo counties. Locate yourself on the map using GPS and zoom in and out.<br><br>- Pinpoints that reveal hidden stories of people, places and events of today and yesterday<br><br>- An Explore tab that organizes the park based on popular destinations, provocative themes and types of activities<br><br>- Ready-made walking tours that guide you through a series of scenic and intriguing places<br><br>- A postcard selfie feature so you can frame and capture that perfect park moment and share it with family and friends<br><br>- Up to date info on events and ranger-led programs in the park<br><br>- Capabilities for people with vision disabilities that include audio described sites, waysides signs and alternative text for images<br><br>App includes information and interpretation on the following popular destinations in Golden Gate National Recreation Area:<br><br>Stinson Beach<br>Muir Beach<br>Muir Woods National Monument<br>Tennessee Valley<br>Marin Headlands<br>Fort Baker<br>Fort Point National Historic Site<br>Alcatraz<br>Fort Mason<br>The Presidio of San Francisco<br>Ocean Beach<br>Lands End<br>Mori Point<br><br>Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.<br><br>Recent changes:<br>Tours UI bug fixNPS Statue & Ellishttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-statue-ellis/gov.nps.stlihttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-statue-ellis/gov.nps.stlihttps://www.appbrain.com/app/nps-statue-ellis/gov.nps.stli#commentsFri, 08 Jul 2016 04:04:53 +0000Visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island National Monument with this official National Park Service app! Plan your trip to see the iconic Lady Liberty, or explore America&rsquo;s immigrant heritage at the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. This app offers detailed photos, in-depth descriptions of the exhibits, and ticket and ferry information. It's the must-have companion for your trip out to Liberty and Ellis Islands. <br><br># Features<br><br>Map - Official National Park Service map of Statue of Liberty &amp; Ellis Island National Monument. The map is easy to use while outdoors and features large font sizes, illustrated walkways, ferry routes serving both islands, and multiple zoom levels. By tapping the &ldquo;Locate me&rdquo; icon, you will always know where you are.<br><br>Explore - Tap the &ldquo;Explore&rdquo; button to learn more about points of interest with lively text and photographs.<br><br>Special Events and Programs - Get up-to-date information from the National Park Service about what is happening at Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.<br><br>Postcard - With the tap of a button, share a National Park Service digital postcard with friends and family.<br><br>Accessibility - Audio-described sites and alternative text for images, combined with iOS' built-in accessibility features, ensure all can enjoy Statue of Liberty &amp; Ellis Island National Monument.<br><br># Note<br><br>Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.Wed, 10 May 2017 04:26:41 +0000Wed, 10 May 2017 04:26:41 +0000